Intangibles: Edge Panthers

The Dolphins still have the NFL investigation hanging over their heads and this week the league was at the practice facility asking questions. It was expected to be a huge distraction... The Dolphins also have injury issues with Pouncey and Patterson. ... On the other hand, Carolina not having Johnson at DE is a major blow. Carolina, which played on Monday, is on a six-game win streak; the Dolphins have lost four of their last six games... Dolphins coach Joe Philbin will be challenged to keep his team focused. They're 2-1 since OT Jonathan Martin left on Oct. 28, and 1-1 since LG Richie Incognito was suspended on Nov. 3.

Prediction: Panthers 24, Dolphins 20

The Dolphins still have the NFL investigation hanging over their heads and this week the league was at the practice facility asking questions. It was expected to be a huge distraction... The Dolphins also have injury issues with Pouncey and Patterson. ... On the other hand, Carolina not having Johnson at DE is a major blow. Carolina, which played on Monday, is on a six-game win streak; the Dolphins have lost four of their last six games... Dolphins coach Joe Philbin will be challenged to keep his team focused. They're 2-1 since OT Jonathan Martin left on Oct. 28, and 1-1 since LG Richie Incognito was suspended on Nov. 3.

Prediction: Panthers 24, Dolphins 20

The Dolphins still have the NFL investigation hanging over their heads and this week the league was at the practice facility asking questions. It was expected to be a huge distraction... The Dolphins also have injury issues with Pouncey and Patterson. ... On the other hand, Carolina not having Johnson at DE is a major blow. Carolina, which played on Monday, is on a six-game win streak; the Dolphins have lost four of their last six games... Dolphins coach Joe Philbin will be challenged to keep his team focused. They're 2-1 since OT Jonathan Martin left on Oct. 28, and 1-1 since LG Richie Incognito was suspended on Nov. 3.